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Saturday, December 08, 2012  More than 10 percent of El Paso County is on food assistance, so the Department of Human Services is making sure everyone has a happy holiday season by handing out free blankets, toiletries, and coats during a one-day Feed the Children event.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A growing number of El Paso County residents are using food stamps and reaching out to the Springs Rescue Mission for help.  So with the holidays right around the corner feeding those in need relies on your donations.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  The Springs Church and the El Paso County Department of Human Services are giving back, helping 9,000 of El Paso County's residents living below the poverty level.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Semi trucks loaded with food, toys and toiletries for the families are purchased from the Feed the Children Organization in Oklahoma and driven to Colorado Springs.

Monday, November 02, 2009  The El Paso County Department of Human Services is gearing up for the "Feed the Chidlren" fundraiser and is asking the comminity for donations to help those in need.